"What is it? Tell me quickly, and my elder sister will definitely find a way to make it happen."
"Keep it a secret for now. Your Highness has been working so hard for so long, she needs to rest and recuperate. We'll tell you when you're fully recovered. Anyway, we have plenty of time."
Yun Lian laughed out loud.
He let Yunxi hug him and act coquettishly.
Seeing her so relaxed was a rare sight, so I decided to tease her.
"Make it clear from the beginning that if it takes too long, I won't agree."
"Of course it won't be long. Once you've recovered, I'll definitely make the most of you."
The pleasant atmosphere between the two was quickly shattered.
An urgent voice rang out from outside the door: "Your Majesty, Her Highness the Crown Princess, the Emperor Emeritus requests your presence."
The two looked at each other and stood up at the same time.
"This is the first time the Queen Mother has summoned both of us at the same time. Could something have gone wrong?"
"Don't overthink it. You're the Empress now, so be calm."
The two quickly arrived at Fushou Palace, where the retired emperor was unusually well-prepared.
She looked exceptionally radiant today.
"The reason I called you two sisters here today is that I have an idea and would like to seek your opinions."
Now that I'm turning fifty, I want to take this opportunity to bring together my brothers and sisters who live far away.
The Yun Kingdom is currently going through a turbulent period. Even though she spends most of her time in the deep palace, she is aware that dangers lurk everywhere.
Even Yun Lian, whom she had been longing for, had only been back for a short time before throwing herself into the safety and well-being of the Yun Kingdom.
It would be unwise to bring up this idea at this time, but Yun Lian's return made her realize the passage of time.
She always had a blind confidence in Yun Lian; as long as she was there, she could keep things stable no matter what uncontrollable situation arose.
Yun Lian naturally stepped forward and took the Emperor Emeritus's arm.
"Mother Queen, just give us any orders. There's no need to ask for our opinions. Just notify us."
The retired emperor pinched Yun's cheek and smacked her face, his eyes filled with doting affection.
"You even used the word 'notice,' do you think I, the Empress Dowager, am just a domineering old woman?"
"Mother, why are you misinterpreting me again? Would I dare to think that way? If I were to think that way, Father would crawl out and beat me up."
"You little rascal, shut up! Not a single word you've said is something I want to hear."
The retired emperor turned his gaze to Yun Xi.
I always feel indebted to my second daughter.
Even though he knew he owed her something, he couldn't make it up to her no matter what.
Even though she knew the fault wasn't hers, her resentment towards her father would still unconsciously show on her.
They were destined to be unapproachable.
"Where is Xi'er? What are your thoughts on what I told you?"
Yunxi always held her mother in awe. Since she became conscious, she could never act as naturally as her elder sister when it came to being affectionate with her mother.
They stood not far away and bowed their heads respectfully.
"Your Majesty and I share the same thought. Mother Empress can do whatever she wants, whatever her idea is, we will agree."
"Moreover, this is the Empress's fiftieth birthday. It is only right and proper that the family should reunite."
The Emperor Emeritus walked to Yunxi's side and straightened the collar of her clothes, which were not too messy.
"Xi'er, with your words, your mother is at ease."
Winter goes and spring comes.
On the day of the Emperor Emeritus's birthday, the entire Yunqing City was bustling with activity.
Although the Yun Kingdom is a matriarchal society, its overall national strength far surpasses that of other smaller neighboring countries.
On the Emperor Emeritus's birthday, envoys from various countries were already waiting at the post station.
The streets are lined with stalls featuring the unique characteristics of Yun Kingdom, attracting a constant stream of tourists.
The entire city of Yunqing was filled with joy.
Inside the princess's mansion.
Yun Lian was dragged out of bed early in the morning to wash up.
The three husbands had finished washing up early and were waiting at Yun Lian's door.
While the palace maid was styling Yun Lian's hair, Bai Mu took the comb from her hand.
"My lady, let me style your hair. I've learned quite a few new hairstyles recently."
Before Bai Mu arrived at Yun Lian's side, there was the unique fragrance of Chinese medicine that belonged to him.
"Bai Mu, isn't it a waste of your healing and life-saving hands to use them to comb my hair?"
Bai Mu's fingers gently ran through Yun Lian's hair, a smile spreading across his face.
"What's the point of using such a great talent for nothing? As long as my wife doesn't mind, these hands can do anything for you."
Yun Lian played with his loose strands of hair, twirling them between her fingers.
"You really can do anything?"
"Yes, Bai Muren belongs to the wife, so the wife can do whatever she wants."
This was the first time Yun Lian had really looked at Bai Mu. His appearance was among the best in the Yun Kingdom.
Many wealthy young ladies even went so far as to injure themselves in order to see him for treatment.
I just want to see its true face.
But in front of Yun Lian, he was like a wolf that had sheathed its fangs, utterly docile.
"Then you owe me a wish first. I'll come back to you when I've decided when to fulfill it."
Bai Mufei quickly stole a glance at Yun Lian.
My heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of my throat.
"We await the princess's good news."
Let alone a wish, even if his wife wanted his life, he would give it without hesitation.
He would have no regrets as long as he died by the princess's sword.
Runu watched the two of them being all lovey-dovey, completely excluding him.
He was so jealous he was practically oozing sour juice, but he still maintained his composure.
Lunu only approached the two of them after Bai Mu put the last string of pearl flowers on Yun Lian's head.
"My lady, it's time for us to set off."
Yun Lian looked at Lunu, who had dressed up specially for today, and sincerely praised him.
“Runu, you look very different today too.”
A blush quickly crept onto Lunu's ears.
"My wife looks beautiful today too."
Yun Lian originally possessed a healthy and spirited beauty. After dressing up, her beauty was amplified to an extreme, making it impossible to look away once you glanced at her.
Lunu blushed, but secretly found a beaded curtain for Yun Lian's face.
A beaded curtain surrounded the lower half of her face, her alluring red lips peeking out from behind, adding to her charm.
Lunu regretted wearing it as soon as he put it on; he had originally intended to cover up his wife's beauty.
Unexpectedly, the half-concealed nature only added to the mystery surrounding the wife.
Lunu knew without even thinking how much attention his wife would attract when she attended the banquet again after so many years.
His expression changed faster than a color palette.
Yun Lian burst out laughing as she looked at it.
"Lunu, didn't you say there wasn't enough time? Why are you still here? Are you not satisfied with my makeup today and want to add a few more touches?"
Lunu scratched the back of his head, not daring to let Yun Lian know his true thoughts.
"I'll be leaving soon."
Bai Mu, however, did not give him that way out at all.
“My lady, Lunu was afraid that your beauty would attract even more suitors, and he thought he was trying to cover for you, but he never expected that all his efforts would be in vain.”
"With the wife's current illustrious reputation, even if she were not as beautiful as she is now, there would still be a steady stream of young men attracted to her."
His wife is the best!
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